Soc Day 1 - Welcome!

"It is a peculiar sensation, this double-consciousness, this sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity."  W.E.B. DuBois

Objective:  Establish class rules and expectations and build class rapport.  Investigate the manner in which society impacts the individual.

Task:  Welcome to sociology class!  Today we'll begin with the usual first day of class activities including attendance, seating assignments, and a review of class rules and expectations. We'll also spend some time with an introduction to some of the class resources such as the textbook, the class Moodle, and GoogleApps.  Then, we'll begin our investigation of sociology with a questionnaire and discussion.  Finally, I'll explain your first project on the pioneers of sociology.

Homework:

• Monday, January 26 - Student Information Sheet due
• Tuesday, January 27 - Parent Information Sheet & email due
• Tuesday, January 27 - "What is Sociology?" discussion
• Wednesday, January 28 - Pioneers posts due BEFORE class - bring headphones or earbuds to class!
• Thursday, January 29 - Unit 1 Vocabulary due